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Contents 38 NEWS 4 Latest news from the self building and home sector in Ireland COVER STORY 10 Patrick Bradley’s unique Container Home in Maghera, County Down KITCHEN SPECIAL 15 In depth guide to making your new kitchen purchase RYAN STOVES INTERVIEW 29 We speak to Ryan Stoves about the history and growth of the company NEW GEAR 32 The latest work tools and gadgets 64 78 FROM PASSIVE VILLAGE TO PASSIVE HOUSE 34 Passive home in the eco-village of Cloughjordan in County Tipperary 38 CAR REVIEW We preview the all new Opel Astra LIVING ROOM INTERIOR DESIGN 40 Choosing the best living room 3 interior design for your needs K & K WINDOWS INTERVIEW 44 We chat to Thomas Kenny about residential window options HANLON CONCRETE 50 Supplying customers in Leinster for over 4 decades GALLAN MOR BOUTIQUE B&B 52 An old cottage near Bantry in West Cork is now a boutique B&B COB FAMILY HOME IN SLIGO 58 A traditional building technique for a 130m2 hybrid cob home FOROIGE TIME TRAVEL GARDENS 64 A step back in time at the National Ploughing Championships BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION 74 A vitally important part of your home INTERNATIONAL HOME 78 Cantilevered Spanish House WEBSITE SUBSCRIPTIONS www.homeandbuild.ie for further information For subscriptions, please contact [email protected] +353 1 458 7672 Winter 2016 Home & Build Winter 2016.indd 3 08/01/2016 4:28 p.m.